Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on Earth.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What causes neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Sun relative to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides generally occur twice a day, alternating between high and low tides.

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What is the time interval between high and low tides?

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The time interval between high and low tides is approximately 6 hours.

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Which celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides due to its proximity.

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What is a full moon tide?

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A full moon tide is a type of spring tide that occurs when the Moon is full, leading to higher high tides.

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What is a new moon tide?

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A new moon tide is a type of spring tide that occurs when the Moon is new, also leading to higher high tides.

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What happens during a neap tide?

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During a neap tide, the difference between high and low tide is at its minimum due to the Moon being at a right angle to the Sun.

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What is the gravitational effect of the Sun on tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon, contributing to the overall tidal pattern.